Front left steering making clicking sounds

Dria66 · 04-24-2019, 02:35 PM

My 2017 330i xDrive is making strange clicking noises on the drivers side. Stopped at a light and steering wheel loosely moved to the left in sport mode. Clicking when backing out of parking spaces and driveway. What is going on?

SilkySmoooth · 04-24-2019, 09:10 PM

Front drive axle. Get under and inspect for a ripped boot or leaking grease from that side drive axle.

eluded · 04-25-2019, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SilkySmoooth

Front drive axle. Get under and inspect for a ripped boot or leaking grease from that side drive axle.

I would hope not on a brand new vehicle. I have the exact same thing. BMW says it's normal

Dria66 · 04-25-2019, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eluded

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Originally Posted by SilkySmoooth

Front drive axle. Get under and inspect for a ripped boot or leaking grease from that side drive axle.

I would hope not on a brand new vehicle. I have the exact same thing. BMW says it's normal

I'm taking it in this morning. The crunching sound that I am hearing cannot possibly be normal!

Dria66 · 04-25-2019, 04:19 PM

Apparently, a backing plate for the rotor was not straight. No issues. Still sketchy, that means my brakes were wonky. Also, have to put down $1360 to get new tires. Car was a loaner and tires are wearing. Unreal.

BMWF30PGH · 04-26-2019, 02:24 PM

Do yourself a favor and consider getting a set of go-flats. Many of us have switched from run-flats are are very pleased both with longevity and ride improvements.

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Dria66 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	Front left steering making clicking sounds My 2017 330i xDrive is making strange clicking noises on the drivers side. Stopped at a light and steering wheel loosely moved to the left in sport mode. Clicking when backing out of parking spaces and driveway. What is going on?
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SilkySmoooth Private First Class 30 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '13 335i MSPORT Estoril Blue Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Front drive axle. Get under and inspect for a ripped boot or leaking grease from that side drive axle.
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Dria66 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	Here is the cause. Apparently, a backing plate for the rotor was not straight. No issues. Still sketchy, that means my brakes were wonky. Also, have to put down $1360 to get new tires. Car was a loaner and tires are wearing. Unreal.
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BMWF30PGH Enlisted Member 24 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2016 320i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Do yourself a favor and consider getting a set of go-flats. Many of us have switched from run-flats are are very pleased both with longevity and ride improvements.
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